GLOBAL TRAVEL NEWS

Today, a Global Review for Tourism report was published. The report took a note on the measures of 217 destinations across the globe. The research pinpointed that for international tourism purposes, seven destinations have eased their travel restrictions so far. At …

Today, a Global Review for Tourism report was published. The report took a note on the measures of 217 destinations across the globe. The research pinpointed that for international tourism purposes, seven destinations have eased their travel restrictions so far. At …

The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has released a set of guidelines to help tourism sector emerge stronger and more sustainably from COVID-19. The guidelines highlight the need to act decisively, to restore confidence and, as UNWTO strengthens its partnership with …

On Wednesday, the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) launched the first-ever global safety and hygiene stamp of the world. The stamp will serve as special safety and hygiene mark for tourism businesses.

Employers from across global tourism are taking proactive measures to support their workers and assist communities in which they operate. With the tourism sector facing an unprecedented challenge, the World Committee on Tourism Ethics (a subsidiary of the World Tourism Organization) has …

Planet Happiness and the World Centre for Excellence for Destinations (CED) have signed a partnership agreement focused on strengthening excellence in destination management and the necessity of the sector to deliver destination well-being. In this extraordinary period of tourism collapse, …

In 2020, international tourism could fall by 60-80 per cent because of the pandemic, resulting in the revenue loss of USD 910 billion to USD 1.2 trillion. It would eventually place millions of livelihoods at risk, the World Tourism Organization …

COVID-19 has placed the whole world on lockdown, with new research from the World Tourism Organization showing that 100% of global destinations continue to have restrictions on travel in place, and 72% have completely closed their borders to international tourism. …

Until just a couple of months ago, a bright future was expected, with Portugal breaking previous records in terms of tourism revenue, number of visitors and room nights. This success even brought complaints about overtourism. However, now there’s a whole …

It’s a known fact that Bangkok streets abound in shops selling popular items and souvenirs that are eye-catching and pocket friendly. However for now, there’s no one to buy them. The coronavirus pandemic has marked a devastating impact on travel, and the UNWTO …

The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) has called upon G20 tourism ministers so that they can lead a united and coordinated recovery action for the Travel and Tourism sector in the wake of the COVID-19-pandemic. WTTC is …

The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) convened the Global Tourism Crisis Committee in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The committee was formed to bring together every part of the tourism sector as well as leading international institutions in order to create …

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has decided to launch a new marketing campaign, ‘Together in Travel’. The campaign has been planned with the aim of galvanizing the global travel and tourism community. It will also show the importance …

The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) recently issued a new report highlighting the scale of disruption caused to the global tourism industry by the COVID-19 pandemic. The report outlines a comprehensive study on travel restrictions in the wake of …

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has praised millions of people around the world involved with the tourism sector for going the extra mile during the unprecedented global crisis. WTTC has appreciated workers from the travel and tourism sector …

Bob Iger, Walt Disney Executive Chairman recently said that the company might organise temperature checks once its theme parks reopen. He mentioned in a press statement that the move might make a traumatized population feel safer once people venture out …

GlobalData reveals that during the coronavirus-induced existential crisis has led to staff adjustments to stay operational and has put staff commitment under considerable strain. The reputation, return on investment (ROI) and the financial performance of a company will be …

The United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) has been working towards providing support to the global travel and tourism industry since the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic. In an effort to urge citizens across the world to stay at home, …

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) has recently decided to extend its ban on all non-essential global travel for an indefinite period of time. The decision arrives as the number of confirmed coronavirus cases continues to rise across the globe …